What does a full mouth reconstruction include?

The components depend on the patient's existing teeth and bone. Common elements include: dental implants to replace missing teeth, crowns on broken or worn natural teeth, root canal treatment for infected teeth, extractions of non-restorable teeth, bone grafting where bone has been lost, periodontal therapy for gum disease, and bridges or partial dentures. The written plan lists each item and its cost — the total varies significantly by case.

How many trips to Vietnam does a full mouth reconstruction require?

A full mouth reconstruction is completed over 2–4 trips for standard implant cases, or 2 trips for All-on-4. Trip 1 handles extractions, implant placement, bone grafting, and provisional restorations (10–18 days). Trip 2 (3–6 months later) delivers final crowns, bridges, and implant crowns. Some complex cases may need a trip 1.5 for an interim review. The written plan specifies the expected number of trips before you commit.

Does Picasso provide a written treatment plan before I book flights?

Yes. After reviewing your photos and CBCT (or OPG), Picasso issues a written AUD plan listing each procedure, the timeline, and the cost. This is provisional — the Day 1 CBCT may revise it — but it gives you a realistic total before you commit to travel.

Is full mouth reconstruction in Vietnam covered by Australian health insurance?

Partially. Australian extras cover individual procedures (item codes for implants, crowns, root canals) up to the annual benefit limit. Most major dental extras cap annual benefits at AUD 1,000–2,500. For a AUD 20,000+ reconstruction, the health fund rebate is a minor contribution. Private finance (0% credit card, personal loan) is often required regardless of whether treatment is in Australia or overseas.

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Full mouth reconstruction cost: Australian private vs Vietnam 2026

Australian private full mouth reconstruction typically costs AUD 37,000–75,000+. At Picasso Dental Clinic Vietnam, comparable treatment plans typically total AUD 10,000–30,000. Full AUD comparison.

A full mouth reconstruction involves several treatments carried out in sequence: dental implants for missing teeth, crowns for broken or worn teeth, root canal treatment, periodontal therapy, extractions, and bone grafting where needed. Australian private costs typically range from AUD 37,000 to AUD 75,000 or more depending on complexity. At Picasso Dental Clinic in Vietnam, comparable treatment plans typically total AUD 10,000–30,000. The saving after travel costs is frequently AUD 15,000–40,000.

What a full mouth reconstruction involves

A full mouth reconstruction addresses every tooth in the mouth — upper and lower arches — restoring function and aesthetics. It is the most complex and expensive category of dental treatment.

Common components and Picasso AUD pricing

Component	Picasso AUD	Australian private AUD
Dental implant (Osstem combo, per tooth)	AUD 1,415	AUD 4,500 – AUD 6,000
Dental implant (Nobel/Straumann combo, per tooth)	AUD 2,545	AUD 6,500 – AUD 9,000
All-on-4 (per arch, Osstem)	AUD 7,068	AUD 28,000 – AUD 35,000
All-on-4 (per arch, Nobel/Straumann)	AUD 12,436	AUD 35,000 – AUD 45,000
Crown — Emax (per tooth)	AUD 566	AUD 1,800 – AUD 2,500
Crown — zirconia (per tooth)	AUD 679	AUD 1,800 – AUD 2,800
Root canal (anterior)	AUD 142	AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,800
Root canal (molar)	AUD 283	AUD 1,400 – AUD 2,800
Tooth extraction	AUD 226	AUD 300 – AUD 800
Bone graft (per site)	AUD 441 – AUD 1,655	AUD 1,500 – AUD 4,000
CBCT scan	AUD 33	AUD 250 – AUD 500

Illustrative case: moderate full mouth reconstruction

Patient profile: 5 missing teeth (3 upper, 2 lower), 4 broken teeth requiring crowns, 1 failing root canal on a molar, bone graft at 2 implant sites.

Treatment	Quantity	Picasso AUD	Australian AUD
Osstem implant (combo)	5	AUD 7,075	AUD 22,500–30,000
Bone graft (small)	2	AUD 882	AUD 3,000–8,000
Emax crown	4	AUD 2,264	AUD 7,200–10,000
Molar root canal	1	AUD 283	AUD 1,400–2,800
CBCT	2 (trips 1+2)	AUD 66	AUD 500–1,000
Total treatment		AUD 10,570	AUD 34,600–51,800
Return flights + 2 trips accommodation		AUD 3,800–6,600	—
Total all-in		AUD 14,370–17,170	AUD 34,600–51,800
Saving			AUD 17,430–37,430

Illustrative case: severe full mouth reconstruction (All-on-4 both arches)

Patient profile: All upper teeth failing or missing; lower arch partially retained with 3 sound teeth. Upper All-on-4; lower 3 implants + 3 Emax crowns.

Treatment	Picasso AUD	Australian AUD
All-on-4 upper (Nobel)	AUD 12,436	AUD 35,000–45,000
3 lower implants (Osstem combo)	AUD 4,245	AUD 13,500–18,000
3 lower Emax crowns	AUD 1,698	AUD 5,400–7,500
CBCT × 2 trips	AUD 66	AUD 500–1,000
Treatment total	AUD 18,445	AUD 54,400–71,500
Flights + accommodation (2 trips)	AUD 5,500–9,000	—
All-in total	AUD 23,945–27,445	AUD 54,400–71,500
Saving		AUD 27,000–48,000

How to stage a full mouth reconstruction across trips

For extensive cases, Picasso plans the treatment in a logical sequence:

Trip 1 (10–18 days):

CBCT; full clinical assessment; written plan
Extractions of failing teeth
Bone grafts at future implant sites
Implant placement (immediate or delayed depending on extraction sites)
Provisional restorations (temporaries) placed for appearance during healing

Trip 2 (7–12 days, 3–6 months later):

CBCT confirms osseointegration
Final crowns, implant crowns, bridges delivered
Final aesthetic and bite check

For All-on-4: provisional bridge placed same-day on Trip 1; final acrylic or titanium bridge delivered on Trip 2.

Private health fund rebates — realistic expectations

For a AUD 15,000 Picasso reconstruction, an Australian health fund with major dental extras might rebate:

Implant fixtures: AUD 800–1,500 total (annual limit reached quickly)
Crowns: AUD 500–800 total (annual limit)
Root canals: AUD 300–600 total

Most funds apply an annual limit of AUD 1,000–2,500 for major dental. The rebate meaningfully reduces the AUD 14,000–17,000 net cost but does not close the gap with Australian private fees.